ALPINE SKI. Another season, the same winner. The first men's Audi Ski World Cup of the season took place in Levi and saw the slalom skiers fight for the first win. Marcel Hirscher emerged victorious, ahead of Henrik Kristoffersen and André Myhrer.

Marchel Hirscher (AUT), photo: Atomic

Last year, Marcel Hirscher was just coming back from an ankle injury when he started in the World Cup Levi but he impressed everyone with a 17th place. This year, he was able to earn his 59th World Cup win, the 28th in slalom. The Austrian super star Marcel Hirscher, who became a father for the first time this summer, is still eager to push the level even further. He also extended his reindeer herd with "Mr. Snow", a nice company for his two other reindeers Ferdinand and Leo.

Audi FIS Ski World Cup Levi slalom winner Marchel Hirscher (AUT), photo: Austria Ski Team

Henrik Kristoffersen claimed his 10th slalom podium in a row. After finishing all last years' races on the podium in slalom, the Norwegian tech whiz pushed hard in both runs, to finish +0.07 ahead in the first run, and +0,09 in the end.

Audi FIS Ski World Cup winner of the men is Marcel Hirscher, congratulations! He got his third reindeer and named him Mr. Snow. Second place went to Henrik Kristoffersen and third place to Andre Myhrer, photo: World Cup Levi

Olympic Champion André Myhrer was able to grab the last spot left on the podium. The World Championships in Are are the big goal of the Swede but every good race before builds up the momentum he wishes do claim the World Champion title in front of his home crowd. With this podium, Myhrer becomes the oldest podium contender in the men's slalom World Cup.

FIS alpine
18.11.2018